Happy easter all... I have a 1939 600 Lion (b30), I am currently doing a mechanical overhaul. The previous owner has, siliconed the little oil bath cover on with black silicon...
I have tried prising, tapping and a Stanley blade between the joint to no avail....before I go all out and try and knock a screwdriver between the joint, does anyone know if the 'mating face' is flat, or is the a seating ridge...
I obviously don't want to cause any damage, but I can't see any other option, the bearings need to be changed so it has to come off!
Hi Jason! Both surfaces on my 1937 Model 9 are flat and I am pretty sure that you situation is the same. So, you should continue with a blade. Never use a screwdriver, it would damage the surfaces so that you will not get the case tight again.
Cheers and happy Easter, Thomas
Brilliant, thank you Thomas, very much appreciated.
For closing the case again I always cut a new paper gasket and apply a thin layer of non-hardening sealant. Works perfectly! I even wonder if a gasket is necessary at all considering the flat surfaces.